Muhammad Hammad Cybersecurity Undergraduate
Summary

Cybersecurity undergraduate with a strong foundation in security and networking fundamentals, actively applying penetration testing and SIEM (Splunk) skills through labs and competitions. Consistent TryHackMe learner (90+ day streak) and CTF participant with hands-on experience in OSINT, cryptography, log analysis, and web exploitation challenges. Proficient with Wireshark and CyberChef, and familiar with Kali Linux tools including Nmap and Metasploit. Two-time Student Lab Assistant with experience mentoring programming courses, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Seeking a cybersecurity internship to contribute to threat detection and vulnerability assessment.

Education
2023 – PresentKarachi, Pakistan
  • •CGPA (3.21/4.0)

    • Intermediate in Pre-Engineering

    DJ Sindh Govt. Science College
  • •87% (Grade A+)
    • 2021 – 2023Karachi, Pakistan
    Skills
    • •Programming: Python, C, C++
    • •Networking & OS: Linux CLI (Bash), TCP/IP, Subnetting, Cisco Packet Tracer
    • •Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js/Express (basic)
    • •Security Tools: Proficient in Wireshark, CyberChef, Nmap | Familiar with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Splunk
    Cybersecurity Training & Labs
  • •TryHackMe: Pre-Security completed, Cybersecurity 101 (70%), Junior Penetration Tester (in progress), 90+ day learning streak (Sep 2025)
  • •Labs: Kali Linux (Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit); Cisco Packet Tracer (network simulation)
    • Professional Experience

    Student Lab Assistant - Data Structures

    FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
  • •Mentoring students in algorithms, memory management, and code efficiency through labs and assignment evaluations.
    • 08/2025 – Present

    Remote Cybersecurity Intern

    Innovise
  • •Gained exposure to cybersecurity practices while assisting with routine tasks and documentation in an enterprise environment.
    • 08/2025 – 09/2025

    Student Lab Assistant - OOP

    FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
  • •Guided 50+ students by evaluating assignments, resolving queries, and providing structured project feedback.
    • 01/2025 – 05/2025
    Cybersecurity Challenges & CTFs
  • •Participated in 4 university-level CTFs (PROCOM '24, PROCOM '25, Shadows of the Creeds, Cyber Jehad).
    • 2025
  • •Applied OSINT, log analysis, cryptography, and steganography skills in timed scenarios.
  • •Used CyberChef, encoding/decoding techniques, and basic web exploitation to solve challenges.
  • •Achieved top-25 finishes in two events (20th and 21st place).
    • Projects

    Network Chat Portal With FTP

    Technologies: Python, Sockets, AES-256, FTP
  • •Built a terminal-based encrypted chat and file transfer system using Python sockets with multithreading for concurrent users.
    • 2025
  • •Implemented AES-256 encryption and role-based access control to secure real-time communication and file sharing.

    • PyPassManager

    Technologies: Python, Tkinter, AES-256
  • •Developed a GUI password manager with master-password authentication and AES-256 encrypted local credential storage.
    • 2025
  • •Focused on data confidentiality and usability, ensuring secure retrieval and management of stored passwords.